Not only as from a balance perspective but also more enjoyable to play in. Less claustrophobic, less boxy right angle walls, less 50-50 angles, and more interesting cover positions. Overall it is simply more pleasing to play and a bit more...

Just sayin', as a low skilled player and newcomer to the game, about 1 out of 8 games feels like anything but a competition between the smurfs on each team.